DAT 260 Module Eight Journal Guidelines
As you have learned in the module resources, GitHub is more than just a place to store code. It is a dynamic community of practice and a living portfolio of your coding skills. In this journal entry, you will assess the potential of GitHub as a professional resource and tool for career advancement. Directions For […]
The COVID-19 Shutdown and Air Quality
Overview Sometimes nature presents itself as a laboratory, where scientists can study results that are far more broad-based than any test they could set up in a controlled environment. COVID-19 “shutdowns” offered such an opportunity, when large geographic areas reduced activity to stop the spread of COVID-19. Scientists are studying the impacts on air quality, […]
Consider what you learned about how COVID-19 shutdowns affected air quality
Consider what you learned about how COVID-19 shutdowns affected air quality. What can these events teach us about efforts to control global climate change? What do you think are fair and realistic expectations of the world’s more-developed and less-developed countries in this effort? Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts.
Application of Behavioral Theory
To effectively determine best methods for behavior change, the professional behavior analyst needs to develop a strong understanding of how to analyze the situation, including the target behavior, antecedent conditions, and consequences for the behavior. Understanding the terms and phrases used in applied behavior analysis is critical to appropriately evaluate a situation and determine effective […]
Consider the importance of clarity for teachers and parents when discussing a child’s behavior
Operational Definitions Think about certain terms used in the field of psychology, for example, “anxiety.” If you ask someone what it means to be anxious, he/she may respond with “isolation and avoiding contact with others.” Someone else may respond with “getting butterflies in the stomach.” Yet a third person may respond with “sweating heavily and […]